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Pastor Leroy Aufenkamp
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Paul wrote, “You must understand this, that in the last days distressing times will come” (2 Timothy 3:1, The Jewish Annotated New Testament).Other translations read: “dangerous times”, “grievous times” (CEB, ASV). The Living Bible says, “...
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Heroes

Robert Blackburn, United Methodist Church In
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Veterans Day is a United States federal holiday that honors all military veterans who have served in the U.S. military and is observed annually on Nov. 11.
What does it mean to be born again?

What does it mean to be born again?

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What does it mean to be born again?

Carey Kinsolving And Friends
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
“Well, being born again doesn’t mean to go back into your mother’s stomach,” says Taylor, 11. “It means being born into the family of God.”Unlike Taylor, the religious leader (Nicodemus) who came by night to talk with Jesus, missed the point entirely. Jesus spoke of being born again spiritually.
After seeing a surge in need from the PC Backpack program, a similar surge is expected during Christmas

After seeing a surge in need from the PC Backpack program, a similar surge is expected during Christmas

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Toy drive ramps up in Pembina County

Hilary Nowatzki
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
In Pembina County, a toy drive is ramping up to ensure every child has a magical Christmas.
Drayton Coach Murph Thompson was recognized at Friday's volleyball game and presented with a plaque for 45 years of coaching service by the North Dakota High School Coaches Association. Photo by Jamie Rarick.

Drayton Coach Murph Thompson was recognized at Friday's volleyball game and presented with a plaque for 45 years of coaching service by the North Dakota High School Coaches Association. Photo by Jamie Rarick.

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Murph Thompson recognized for 45 years of service to DHS

Mike Alan Steinfeldt
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Long-time teacher and coach Jeryl “Murph” Thompson was recognized for his 45 years of service with an award from the North Dakota High School Activities Association.
Blake Allan Hannesson. Photo courtesy of Pembina County Jail.

Blake Allan Hannesson. Photo courtesy of Pembina County Jail.

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Cavalier resident faces luring minor charge

Nick Vorlage
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
An 18-year-old from Cavalier is facing a single charge of luring minors by computer. Blake Allan Hannesson was allegedly in communication with a 13-yearold girl and had solicited explicit photos from her on his device.
Interim Health and Human Services Commissioner Pat Traynor discusses how the state is working to fund a federal assistance program for new mothers and young children during the federal government shut down. Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor

Interim Health and Human Services Commissioner Pat Traynor discusses how the state is working to fund a federal assistance program for new mothers and young children during the federal government shut down. Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor

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North Dakota provides $1.5 million for food, federal aid programs

Mary Steurer- North Dakota Monitor
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Government shutdown threatens nutrition assistanceNorth Dakota is using $1.5 million in Department of Health and Human Services general fund money to address food insecurity across the state exacerbated by the federal government shutdown.
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